Deer Head Police Patch — Order This Antler and Banner Investigations Design
Design S1226A at a glance
A custom-cut patch with a black edge, built around a deer head with antlers set over a banner, in grey, black, olive and white. The lettering carries a motto, the jurisdiction name, the department and the investigations title, and every line restitches to yours. The muted palette suits detectives, who wear their unit patch on jackets and vests rather than bright duty shirts.
Custom cut outlineBlack merrowed borderDeer head with antlersBannerMuted palette4 thread colors
About this deer and antler investigations design
A deer is an unexpected emblem for a detective unit, and that is part of its appeal: alert, watchful and hard to sneak up on, it suits investigators who notice what others miss. The banner beneath carries the unit's motto, and the muted grey and olive palette fits plainclothes work, where a loud patch would defeat the purpose. Black merrowing frames it cleanly against dark jackets.
Order it as drawn or rework it: put your department name and unit title in the lettering, swap the deer for an elk or a hawk, or brighten the palette for a duty-shirt version at no art charge. This page shows a design concept we manufacture to order — your stitch-ready proof arrives 6–12 hours after you order, and nothing is produced until you approve it.
Deer head police patch quick facts
- Embroidered deer head investigations patches cost $3.00–$20.00 each depending on quantity, with a 10-patch minimum.
- Rush production takes 7–10 days and is available on every custom patch.
- Detective units usually order hook-side velcro for raid vests and sew-on for jackets.
- Olive and grey thread keeps an investigations patch readable up close but quiet at a distance.
- Antler tines stitch cleanly at 3.5" tall and larger; smaller sizes get a simplified rack on the proof.
- Owl Badges is a US-based badge and patch manufacturer in Simi Valley, California, in business since 1999.
Customize this deer head police patch: backing, size, and thread options
- Backing: hook-side velcro for raid vests, sew-on for jackets and polos, iron-on for caps
- Sizes: 2"–12" — 3.5"–4" for shoulders and chests; 2.5" for caps
- Colorways: grey, black, olive and white as shown, or full-color brown and gold — preview each in the markup tool
- Border: black merrowed (shown), or olive merrowed for a softer frame
- Thread: matte thread throughout for a low-sheen plainclothes finish
- Artwork: the deer redraws as an elk, moose, hawk or owl at no additional art charge
Who orders this design
Police detective bureaus, criminal investigations divisions and rural departments in deer and elk country order this antler design for jackets, raid vests and polos. Investigators who need a unit patch but don't want to be spotted across a room pick the muted build. Retirement shadow boxes are a frequent reason for a second, small order.
Custom deer head police patch pricing — embroidered
| Quantity | Price per patch |
|---|---|
| 10–19 | $20.00 |
| 20–29 | $14.00 |
| 30–49 | $11.00 |
| 50–74 | $6.50 |
| 75–99 | $6.00 |
| 100–249 | $5.50 |
| 250–499 | $3.00 |
Rush production in 7–10 days is available on all custom patches. Design your changes in the markup tool above, or get this patch quoted exactly as shown.
What your quote covers
- Your exact spec — quantity, size, backing, and colorway, priced to the piece
- A free digital mockup within 4 hours, before you commit to anything
- Rush production in 7–10 days whenever you need it
- No setup, digitizing, or art fees — the table price is the whole price
How ordering this patch works
Request a quote
Send this design (marked up or as-is) with your quantity. Quotes are answered 24/7 within 4 hours.
Approve your proof
Your stitch-ready proof arrives 6–12 hours after ordering. Nothing is produced until you approve it.
We verify & produce
Law-enforcement orders are verified with your agency before production — standard practice since 1999.
Delivery confirmed
We confirm your shipping address by phone, then email tracking the day your patches ship.
🏛 Bidding for your department or agency? We answer bids, RFQs and purchase-order quotes — see how agency bids and RFQs work, or tick “This quote is for a bid” in the quote form.
Deer head police patch questions
Can the motto on the banner carry our wording?
Yes. The banner motto, jurisdiction, department and unit lines all restitch to your text, or any line can be dropped.
Can the deer be replaced with another animal?
Yes. Elk, moose, hawk and owl are common swaps. Send a reference and we redraw it over the banner at no art charge.
Is a brighter version available for duty shirts?
Yes. A brown-and-gold build makes the deer stand out on uniforms. Preview it in the markup tool and your quote can include both versions.
Will the antlers stay crisp at small sizes?
At 3.5 inches and up, yes. Below that we simplify the tines on your proof so the stitching stays clean.
How do I mark up changes?
Use the markup tool in the quote form: circle the deer, pin notes on the banner and switch colorways. Your marked-up design attaches to the quote.
Other investigations or patrol emblems?
Detective units choose all sorts of symbols. The police patch selection with deer-and-banner detective designs, eagles and stars covers patrol, K9 and traffic too. If the question is how to keep a patch low-profile on plainclothes gear, the patch backing and color guide for plainclothes investigations units walks through the options.
Notes
Drop a 📍 pin on the patch, then type what you want changed there.